As an Internationally Recognized Leader in Forensic Psychology Consulting and Best Selling Author, Dr. Simon's goal is to write in an informative, easily readable and even fun to read way. His style is straightforward and clear — not complicated for the sake of being complicated, not heady for the sake of being heady and not academic for the sake of being academic. In his writings, Robert tries to make materials that could be otherwise daunting or tedious accessible through a style that is authoritative, plain spoken and conversational in tone.
During the course of his 30 year career, Dr. Simon has written articles and books, gaining a reputation as a leading voice and thought leader in forensic psychology consulting. He is published by the American Bar Association - Family Law Section and other leading academic journals, magazines, and associations that strive to evolve this work to a place where excellence is a minimal expectation and families in transition are honored and treated with respect and humanity.
Although he constantly looks for new issues and topics to write on, Dr. Simon has written on a wide range of subjects such as:
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Possessing a natural curiosity about people and the world, and passionate about things that provide meaning, direction and purpose, Dr. Simon writes on subject matters that will make a difference in the forensic psychology consulting arena and child custody for two distinct audiences:
Best Selling Book from The American Bar Association, Section of Family Law, titled Forensic Psychology Consultation in Child Custody Litigation: A Handbook for Work Product Review, Case Preparation, and Expert Testimony, Second Edition.. Written by Recognized Expert Forensic Psychologists Robert A. Simon, PhD. and Philip M. Stahl, PhD, available now Amazon.com.
The updates in this book are based on the authors extensive experience in the field as well as insights gained from how the field has developed and changed since the publication of the first edition. The book serves as the authoritative and comprehensive volume on the field of forensic review, trial consultation, and the role of the expert witness in child custody litigation. It is intended for family law attorneys, family experts, and mental health professionals working in the child custody arena.
The book focuses on the process and roles of reviewers, consultants and expert witnesses in contested custody cases. Dr. Simon and Dr. Stahl share their more than 50 years of combined experience helping attorneys understand critical psychological matters. Using case examples where issues such as the developmental needs of children, relocation, domestic violence and the alienated child are involved, the book will identify a process to critique the evaluation reports of others, help you clarify the strengths and weaknesses of your case(s); and describe providing expert testimony on a range of psychological issues.
Robert A. Simon, PhD and Philip M. Stahl, PhD, ABPP (Forensic) are experienced child custody evaluators and work on the cutting edge of the field of review, consulting and testifying in child custody litigation consulting throughout the United States. The authors frequently teach continuing education programs for judges, lawyers and mental health professionals on subjects related to child custody disputes, child custody evaluation and child custody litigation.
